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ParaguayPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Permanent residence by change of category from temporary residence

Foreigners who have completed their temporary residence and want to settle for good can ask the National Directorate of Migration (DNM) for permanent residence. The request must be filed within the 3 months before the temporary card expires. The permanent card is indefinite but must be renewed every 10 years. Applicants must show economic solvency with documents.

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Life in Paraguay

Money

3

Currency

Paraguayan Guarani

PYG

Paraguayan Guarani

Cost of living

38

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

8–10%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 10% · social security 9%

IRP on personal services applies once gross income exceeds PYG 80 million a year: 8% up to PYG 50 million net, 9% to 150 million, 10% above.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.2

#55 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Temporary residents in Paraguay who want to stay indefinitely.

Eligibility

  • Completed temporary residence

    Granted to a foreigner who intends to settle permanently, meets the legal conditions and has completed the temporary residence period.

  • Filing window

    Apply in the 3 months before your temporary card expires; a short grace period applies after expiry, with a fine.

    Filing window

    Before expiry
    3 months
    After expirywith overstay fine
    1 month
    Extension only
    6 months
    • If the card has expired, you can still apply up to 1 month later.
    • The overstay fine must be paid when applying late.
    • After that, only an extension of temporary residence is possible.
    Official wording

    Apply within the 3 (tres) months before the temporary card expires. If the card has expired, you can still apply up to 1 (un) month later and pay the overstay fine. After that, only an extension of temporary residence is possible, up to 6 (seis) months after expiry.

  • Economic solvency

    Show suitable, sufficient and verifiable documents proving real income or available funds, under the categories and criteria in the annex.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementClean records
  • Document checklistValid identity document from the country of origin
  • FeesPermanent residence (incl. category change)

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  • 6 documents
  • 4 fees
  • 5 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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